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How do we know Jesus is our substitute?

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Jesus fulfills the role of our substitute by taking our punishment on Mount Calvary, providing a way for us to be reconciled to God.

The concept of substitution is central to the theology of redemption and is vividly illustrated in the biblical account of Mount Moriah. In Genesis 22, God provides a ram as a substitute for Isaac, showcasing His ability to provide the sacrifice necessary for atonement. This foreshadows Jesus Christ, who is our ultimate substitute. The entirety of the salvation narrative culminates at Mount Calvary, where Jesus willingly endured the punishment for sin, serving as our sacrificial lamb. His declaration that 'it is finished' signifies that the requirement of justice has been fully met through His bloodshed, thus assuring believers that we do not bear that penalty ourselves. Instead, we are reconciled to God through His substitutionary atonement.
Scripture References: Genesis 22:1-14, Luke 23:33-34, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:21-26, Genesis 22:14, Isaiah 53:5, Isaiah 53, Exodus 12:21-23, John 1:29, Luke 22, Matthew 20:28, Jeremiah 50:20, Genesis 3:21, Galatians 4:4, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:4-5, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:14, 7:4, Luke 2:21-24, John 18:8, Exodus 3:7-8, Romans 3:24-26, Psalm 22:6, Isaiah 53:7, 1 Peter 3:18, Matthew 1:21, Romans 4:25, Romans 8:3, Hebrews 2:16-17

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